Urapuntja Health Service Aboriginal Corporation

Urapuntja Health Service (UHS) is an Aboriginal community-controlled health organisation providing comprehensive primary healthcare to the Alyawarr and Anmatyerre people of the Utopia homelands in the Northern Territory. Established in 1977, UHS was the first remote Aboriginal Medical Service in Australia and continues to be a leader in delivering culturally safe, holistic healthcare to one of the most geographically isolated regions in the country.

Our vision is for the people of Urapuntja to enjoy the highest attainable standard of health, wellbeing, and self-determination. Our mission is to provide high-quality, community-led healthcare that respects and strengthens culture, empowers individuals, and improves long-term health outcomes.

The Utopia region faces extreme challenges, including high rates of chronic disease, poor access to specialist services, and limited infrastructure. UHS is uniquely positioned to address these challenges through a trusted model of care that integrates Western medicine with traditional healing practices. Our services include general medical care, chronic disease management, maternal and child health, social and emotional wellbeing support, and preventative health programs.

Our current priorities include improving patient transport, expanding allied health services, strengthening workforce capacity, and upgrading essential health infrastructure. Funding will enable us to sustain and grow these critical services, ensuring that the Utopia homelands receive the care they need.

As a DGR1-registered organisation, we rely on philanthropic support to continue making a meaningful impact in the lives of the people we serve. Your support will directly contribute to better health outcomes and a stronger future for the Urapuntja community.

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